Fort de Dailly, Military fortress in canton Vaud, Switzerland
The Fort de Dailly consists of underground tunnels and artillery positions built within the Massif de Dailly, east of Saint-Maurice valley.
Construction of the fortress began in 1892, and after a severe ammunition explosion in 1946, the facility underwent complete reconstruction with enhanced safety measures.
The fortress stands as a testament to Swiss military engineering, featuring an extensive network of passages that demonstrate advanced defensive architecture of the period.
Visitors can explore the fort through guided tours, accessing historical underground passages, machinery rooms, and examining the preserved artillery installations from April onwards.
The fort contains an internal funicular system connecting it to Fort de Savatan, enabling coordinated defense operations across multiple strategic positions in the region.
Location: canton Vaud
Location: Lavey-Morcles
Inception: 1892
GPS coordinates: 46.21270,7.03306
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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